Northwest Seed & Pet

What Northwest Seed & Pet does

Northwest Seed & Pet is a family-owned pet store and garden center operating continuously in Spokane, Washington since 1944, legally organized under Moore Empowered LLC. The business operates two physical retail locations — the Sprague store at 2422 E Sprague Ave and the Division store at 7302 N Division St — plus an e-commerce storefront (shopping.nwseed.com) and a growing portfolio of on-site and delivery services. The core product catalog spans pet supplies (dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small animals, wild bird/poultry) and garden/nursery categories including seeds, bulbs, soil, houseplants, and pottery, with thousands of active SKUs across roughly ten online departments.

The revenue model combines one-time retail product sales with fee-based services (pet waste removal, pond cleanup, organic weed pulling, and a recently launched local delivery service with a $30 minimum order and $5.99 per-delivery fee after a free first month). The company also runs a wholesale channel distributing PRO-MIX growing media to commercial customers and a bulk refill program for soil and animal bedding using reusable totes. Pricing is unit-based for retail and delivery, with a subscription-style loyalty layer (Astro Loyalty) offering member-exclusive benefits including Friday free feed delivery. Customer segments are primarily consumer and small commercial buyers within Spokane and the Inland Northwest, with pet owners and home gardeners as the primary personas and reptile owners, wild bird enthusiasts, and commercial growers as secondary segments.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally thin: no proprietary systems, with the company relying on Ivorey for web/SMS communications, Astro Loyalty for rewards management, and standard e-commerce tooling. The go-to-market motion is community-led and direct-to-consumer, reliant on two retail locations, in-store expert services, hosted events, social media presence across five platforms, and neighborhood word-of-mouth. Geographic expansion is explicitly limited to a roughly 15-20 mile delivery radius from each store, with Idaho excluded from the delivery zone, indicating a tightly bounded local market strategy.

Name

Northwest Seed & Pet

Legal name

Moore Empowered LLC

Website

https://nwseed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Northwest Seed & Pet is a family-owned pet store and garden center operating two locations in Spokane, WA since 1944, serving local pet owners, home gardeners, and small commercial customers with retail supplies, delivery, and yard-service offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet & Garden Retail

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Supplies Omnichannel (CRAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Pet supplies retail
• Garden center products
• Live plants and seeds
• Wild bird supplies
• Pond and aquarium supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: In-store and online sales of pet supplies (dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles, fish), gardening supplies, seeds, wild bird products, and related accessories. Products range from pet food and toys to garden supplies, pottery, soil, tools, and seasonal plants.
2. Service Fees: Fee-based services including pet waste removal, pond cleanup, organic weed pulling, and product delivery (launching 2026 with $5.99 delivery fee after promotional period). Services offered at both store locations.
3. Wholesale: Wholesale distribution of PRO-MIX growing media and other commercial products for commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northwest Seed & Pet operates two retail store locations and an e-commerce platform in Spokane, WA, selling pet supplies (dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles, fish), live plants, seeds, garden supplies, wild bird products, and related accessories. The company also provides complementary on-site home and yard services such as pet waste removal, pond cleanup, organic weed pulling, and local delivery, along with free in-store support like an "Ask a Plant Expert" desk and potting assistance.

Product overview

Northwest Seed & Pet is a family-owned pet store and garden center serving Spokane, WA since 1944. The business operates as a traditional brick-and-mortar retail operation with two physical store locations and an online shopping platform. The core product offering is a comprehensive range of pet supplies organized into distinct product categories including Dog & Cat Supplies (831 products), Dog and Cat Food (463 products), Bird Supplies (107 products), Fish Supplies (867 products), Wildbird/Wildlife/Livestock (280 products), Garden & Nursery, Reptile Supplies, Small Animal Supplies, Ponds and Supplies, Seeds, Garden Gifts, and Gift Certificates. The product portfolio spans from everyday consumables like pet food and bird seed to durable goods like habitats, toys, and garden tools. Services complement the retail offering and include pet waste removal, pond cleanup, organic weed pulling, pet product delivery with a $30 minimum order, Friday free feed delivery for loyalty members, free potting service with plant purchases, and in-store plant expert assistance. Seasonal gardening services are launching in phases through 2026. The company also offers a bulk refill program for soil and animal bedding using reusable totes, and manages an Astro Loyalty rewards program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog and Cat Food Premium nutrition and food products for dogs and cats, including natural dog treats, dental treats, and specialty diets. The online catalog lists 463 products.
• Dog & Cat Supplies General pet supplies including toys, beds, grooming essentials, health support, cat furniture, litter, and cleanup products for dogs and cats. The online catalog lists 831 products.
• Bird Supplies Supplies for birds including food, toys, habitats, and enrichment products. The online catalog lists 107 products.
• Fish Supplies Aquarium supplies, tanks, filters, decor, heating, lighting, and nutrition for fish and aquatic pets. The online catalog lists 867 products.
• Reptile Supplies Supplies for reptile habitats including tanks, heating, lighting, decor, and nutrition.
• Small Animal Supplies Supplies for small animals including hamsters, guinea pigs, bunnies, and ferrets, including bedding, habitats, toys, and species-specific diets.
• Wildbird, Wildlife & Livestock Wild bird seed, feeders, suet, housing, and accessories for backyard wildlife, plus poultry feed, bedding, treats, and supplies. The online catalog lists 280 products.
• Garden & Nursery Houseplants, garden supplies, soil, tools, seeds, bulbs, fertilizers, pottery, and garden solutions for indoor and outdoor cultivation.
• Seeds Various seeds for planting including vegetables, flowers, and other garden varieties.
• Ponds and Supplies Pond supplies including equipment, treatments, and accessories for water features and aquatic gardens.
• Garden Gifts Gift items related to gardening and plants for gifting occasions.
• Gift Certificates Gift cards and eGift cards available for purchase.
• Pet Waste Removal Service Yard poop scoop service delivered on-site to help keep lawns cleaner, healthier, and more enjoyable.
• Pond Cleanup Service Pond specialists provide seasonal cleanouts, routine maintenance, and water clarity management.
• Organic Weed Pulling Service Team tackles flower beds, landscape areas, and overgrown spaces to maintain properties.
• Pet Product Delivery Delivery of pet supplies with $30 minimum order and $5.99 fee (free first month). Orders placed before 4pm deliver next day.
• Bulk Refill Program Sustainable shopping program allowing refills of soil and animal bedding using reusable totes to reduce waste.
• PRO-MIX Wholesale Distribution Wholesale distribution of PRO-MIX commercial growing media and other commercial products to commercial customers.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IvoreycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party platform providing website hosting, forms, email communication, and SMS communications. Processes customer communications on behalf of Northwest Seed & Pet.
• Astro LoyaltycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party loyalty program managing account information, rewards tracking, and frequent buyer redemptions. Customers agree to Astro's terms and privacy practices when joining the loyalty program.
• PRO-MIXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial growing media brand distributed by Northwest Seed & Pet to commercial customers. Listed under the Commercial section of the website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Petco: National pet retail and services chain offering supplies, grooming, veterinary, and training — direct overlap across NWSP's full pet category footprint at significantly greater scale.
• PetSmart: Largest North American specialty pet retailer with broad assortment, grooming, training, and in-store services — defines the competitive ceiling NWSP competes against on selection and convenience.
• Chewy: Dominant online pet retailer with broad assortment, subscription auto-ship, and fast shipping — the principal e-commerce threat to NWSP's pet consumables and supply basket.

Direct peers

• DoodyCalls: National pet waste removal service franchise — directly comparable to NWSP's Yard Poop Scoop service line, useful for benchmarking pricing, routes, and recurring-service economics.
• Pet Supplies Plus: Neighborhood-focused pet specialty retailer with multiple stores and a similar combination of in-store expertise, broad category selection (food, supplies, services), and community positioning — directly comparable in operating model to NWSP, just at national scale.
• Pet People: Specialty pet retailer operating smaller-format stores emphasizing knowledgeable staff, curated selection, and community engagement — closely mirrors NWSP's value proposition of expert-led service over big-box assortment.
• Petland: Franchised pet specialty retailer carrying supplies across dogs, cats, birds, fish, and reptiles — overlapping directly with NWSP's multi-species pet assortment and live-animal sales.

Regional players

• Pike Nurseries: Regional garden center chain in the Southeast U.S. offering plants, garden supplies, and expert advice — a close garden-center analog to NWSP's Sprague Jungle Room and garden departments.
• Armstrong Garden Centers: California-based garden center chain offering plants, gardening supplies, and landscape services — comparable to NWSP's garden/plant retail plus emerging 2026 garden services roadmap.
• SummerWinds Nursery: Multi-location garden center in the Western U.S. offering plants, garden products, and landscape services — analogous in scope to NWSP's nursery, seed, and emerging garden-services offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nwsp1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NWseedandpet
• Facebookfacebook.com/NorthwestSeedandPet
• Instagraminstagram.com/northwestseedandpet
• TikToktiktok.com/@northwestseedandpet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Northwest Seed & Pet